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Hotels  

The Umstead Hotel and Spa

 1 Review and 283 Opinions  Well, I thought I should amend this entry - as I have now stayed here twice over a 5 week period;... 

Restaurants  

Moe's Southwest Grill: Afternoon Snack

Moe's Southwest Grill: Afternoon Snack, Cary

 gordonilla Says:  This was an afternoon snack stop - I had a very enjoyable fajitas and water. The portions were large and very enjoyable. The one negative point, may be that you only receive three wraps with the portion - 4 would be better!The store was clean and tidy, staff were freindly... 

Maggie Moo's: Afternoon Dessert

Maggie Moo's: Afternoon Dessert, Cary

 gordonilla Says:  After my afternoon snack, I called into the nearby Maggie Moo's - where I had an incredibly large portion of ice cream and a coffee.Sitting outside in the summer heat and sunshine, eating ice cream was an excellent Sunday afternoon experience. 

Neo China: Chinese Dim Sum - Cantonese Style

Neo China: Chinese Dim Sum - Cantonese Style, Cary

 FreeCloud Says:  On a weekend lunch time, if one lives in Cary, and does not want to drive as far as to Durham, this is the best place to have Chinese/Cantonese style Dim Sum.The deco is modern. Waiting staff push carts with a wide variety of small dishes around. Ask them if you are not... 

Biaggi's: Great Italian

Biaggi's: Great Italian, Cary

 FreeCloud Says:  It is a chain, but a good chain! We were there many times now, and always had very good food.It opens daily 11 AM to 11 PM, that means if you can basically eat any time you want during that time period. It has a very comfortable dining hall, staff are very friendly and... 

Midori Steakhouse/Sports Sushi Bar: Sushi and Sports Bar

Midori Steakhouse/Sports Sushi Bar: Sushi and Sports Bar, Cary

 FreeCloud Says:  It has Jazz music on WednesdaysOpen hours: 11 AM - 2 AM dailyLater, for now, read their own website Appetizers:Edamame $3.95 Shrimp Shu-Mai $5.95 (very good, steamed, fresh shrimp and very thin wrapping)Sushi/Sashimi:Sashimi Deluxe $ 19.95Chirashi Sushi $ 15.95And many more... 

Sushi Thai: Large selection of Sushi and Thai food

Sushi Thai: Large selection of Sushi and Thai food, Cary

 FreeCloud Says:  A relaxed place with boat shape sushi bar. Sushi comes in boats as well.The sister restaurant is in Raleigh (I will add onto Raleigh page later). The Raleigh one has much more elaborated deco: the tables in Cary location are all rather simple, but the ones in Raleigh are all... 

Ruth's Chris Steak House: Serious Steaks!

Ruth's Chris Steak House: Serious Steaks!, Cary

 gordonilla Says:  This was once again suggested by the excellent concierge service of The Umstead hotel - as it was near by, I used the free shuttle service. I was unsure what to expect, and in fact was blown away by the srevice and the food. It does seem as if the Cary area has some... 

ãn: New World Cuisine

ãn: New World Cuisine, Cary

 gordonilla Says:  The restaurant was suggested by the hotel - in fact it is another local business owned by the Goodknights who also own The Umstead and of course SAS. It was a very pleasant experience and I have to say that the portions were large and reasonably priced.I was seated at 20.30... 

Pei Wei Asian Diner: An Asian diner worth visiting!

Pei Wei Asian Diner: An Asian diner worth visiting!, Cary

 gordonilla Says:  I had a day to fill before I boarded my flight home which was at 18.10 on a Saturday evening in May. Jefferson, a concierge at the hotel recommended this to me along with a particular chicken dish. I did not take the food suggestion - but the diner was a great place to... 

Ma Ma Wok: Chinese Dim Sum

Ma Ma Wok: Chinese Dim Sum, Cary

 FreeCloud Says:  The restaurant's deco definitely do not match its food. The dinning hall looks like in a fast food restaurant (it probably needs a 'face lift'), but it really serves some authentic Chinese dishes that most other 'Chinese' restaurants not.It serves different style of Dim Sum... 

La ShiSh Greek & Lebanese Cafe: Greek and Middle-East

La ShiSh Greek & Lebanese Cafe: Greek and Middle-East, Cary

 FreeCloud Says:  Small family run restaurant. Cozy. Outdoor tables available.The owners are very friendly. Appetizer Combinations $7.50, comes with (quoted from their own ads):- Hummus: “Hearty garbanzo beans blended w/ fresh lemon jiuce, fresh garlic & tahini/saseme sauce” - Baba ghanoush:... 

Little Tokyo: Interesting Japanese

Little Tokyo: Interesting Japanese, Cary

 FreeCloud Says:  Small and quietReview:http://triangle.citysearch.com/profile/6153324?cslink=search_name_noncust&ulink=search__searchslot6_520__0_profile_2_1 Edamame $3.95Pad Thai $10.95Shrimp $ 3.95Lunch bento boxVery tasty food, interesting menu 

Babymoon Cafe: Interesting Italian

Babymoon Cafe: Interesting Italian, Cary

 FreeCloud Says:  Casual, relax. Outdoor dining available.Review:http://triangle.citysearch.com/profile/11360211?cslink=search_name_cust&ulink=search__searchslot1_520__1_profile_2_1 Healthy, light, and tasty food. Could be innovative.Italian queso $ 7.95Malina $ 8.50Salmon Special $17.95 

Asuka Japanese: Best shrimp sashimi

Asuka Japanese: Best shrimp sashimi, Cary

 FreeCloud Says:  This is a new Japanese restaurant recently open. At the lunch time, it is packed. Japanese deco with Japanese screen windows and a giant tako (drum) at the center of one wall. It has a large dining room, plus a few private Japanese style rooms. It is not the cheapest in the... 

Vespa Cibobuond Restaurant: Italian in downtown

Vespa Cibobuond Restaurant: Italian in downtown, Cary

 FreeCloud Says:  Vespa means swap in ItalianMore laterReview:http://triangle.citysearch.com/profile/11355932?cslink=search_name_noncust&ulink=search__searchslot1_520__0_profile_2_1 Interesting and creative/experimenting dishes - taste fine but one can tell the dish could be smoother. 2003... 

Transportation  

Public Transportation
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SydneyBoundBabe 6 reviews

There is almost NO public transportation available in Cary, because the city grew rapidly and without the institution already in place.
There is a pay-per-ride bus available called Cary Transit -- but destinations are limited and you must call to be picked up and dropped off at specific locations. (Not recommended)

Written Mar 23, 2005

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Shopping  

Cary Towne Center: The mall in Cary

Cary Towne Center: The mall in Cary, Cary

 gordonilla Says:  This was in fact the first mall I visited in North Carolina - and I understand it may not be the largested but it was a pleasant enough way to spend a late morning and afternoon before returning to the UK.The advertising for the Mall (owned by CBL & Associates Properties... 

Shopping Malls in the NC Triangle Region: All styles/budgets

Shopping Malls in the NC Triangle Region: All styles/budgets, Cary

 FreeCloud Says:  The info below was from an email sent to a VT member, I will organize it better later time allows.Where to shop really depends upon the type of things/style/prince you areinterested in.In Cary:- Cary Towne... 

A+ Self Storage: Clean, new and secured

A+ Self Storage: Clean, new and secured, Cary

 FreeCloud Says:  New, clean and neat, secured self storage. While many others who also claimed to have 'air conditioned' units with doors open to the open air, the air conditioned units in A+ Self Storage actually are indoor units, to garantee the true air conditioned status.The units are... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Golfers will love Knights Play...
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morgandk 207 reviews

Golfers will love Knights Play Golf, at Ten Ten Road and Hwy 1. Twenty seven holes played day or night.

Written Sep 2, 2002

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